Exercise device

Abstract

The exercise device is adapted for use in resistance training. The exercise device is adapted for use with an exerciser. The exercise device comprises an anchor block and a plurality of resistance straps. Each individual resistance strap selected from the plurality of resistance straps is an elastic spring like device. The selected individual resistance strap provides a counterforce to an exerciser that is deforming the selected individual resistance strap through the use of tension. Each individual resistance strap is anchored to the anchor block. The anchor block is a rectilinear structure. The exerciser sits upon or pushes against the anchor block such that the weight of the exerciser in combination with the exercises performed will hold the anchor block in position during an exercise session.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. An apparatus for developing and strengthening muscles comprising:
 wherein the apparatus for developing and strengthening muscles comprises an anchor block and a plurality of resistance straps; 
 wherein each resistance strap selected from the plurality of resistance straps attaches to the anchor block; 
 wherein the apparatus for developing and strengthening muscles is adapted for use with an exerciser; 
 wherein the apparatus for developing and strengthening muscles is adapted for use in resistance training; 
 wherein each selected individual resistance strap provides a counterforce for exerciser; 
 wherein the exerciser sits upon or pushes against the anchor block such that the weight of the exerciser in combination with the exercises performed will hold the anchor block in position during an exercise session; 
 wherein each individual resistance strap selected from the plurality of resistance straps is a spring based device; 
 wherein each individual resistance strap is anchored to the anchor block; 
 wherein the anchor block comprises a rectilinear block structure and a plurality of anchor points; 
 wherein the plurality of anchor points are formed in the surface of the rectilinear block structure; 
 wherein the rectilinear block structure is a three dimensional rectilinear structure; 
 wherein the plurality of resistance straps attach to the rectilinear block structure; 
 wherein the rectilinear block structure is further defined with a first face, a second face, a third face, a fourth face, a fifth face, a sixth face, and a seventh face; 
 wherein each of the plurality of anchor points is a location formed in the rectilinear block structure to which an individual resistance strap selected from the plurality of resistance straps is attached; 
 wherein each of the plurality of anchor points further comprises an anchor cavity and a latch bar; 
 wherein the anchor cavity is a cavity that is formed within a face of the rectilinear block structure; 
 wherein the latch bar is a joist that is place across the open face of the anchor cavity; 
 wherein the latch bar is the physical attachment point to which the individual resistance strap is attached; 
 wherein the first face is the inferior face of the rectilinear block structure; 
 wherein the first face is placed upon the horizontal surface upon which the apparatus for developing and strengthening muscles rests; 
 wherein the second face is a first vertical side that projects perpendicularly away from the first face in the superior direction; 
 wherein the third face projects away from the second face; 
 wherein the fourth face forms the superior face of the apparatus for developing and strengthening muscles; 
 wherein the fourth face is parallel to the first face; 
 wherein the fifth face attaches the fourth face to the first face; 
 wherein the sixth face forms a second vertical side of the rectilinear block structure; 
 wherein the sixth face projects perpendicularly away from the first face; 
 wherein the seventh face forms a third vertical side of the rectilinear block structure; 
 wherein the seventh face projects perpendicularly away from the first face. 
 
     
     
       2. The apparatus for developing and strengthening muscles according to  claim 1 
 wherein the first face is formed with a rectangular face; 
 wherein the second face is a rectangular face; 
 wherein the third face is a rectangular face; 
 wherein the fourth face is a rectangular face; 
 wherein the fifth face is a rectangular face; 
 wherein the sixth face is a rectilinear face; 
 wherein the seventh face is a rectilinear face. 
 
     
     
       3. The apparatus for developing and strengthening muscles according to  claim 2 
 wherein the junction of the third face and the second face forms a first angle; 
 wherein the junction of the first face and the fifth face forms a second angle; 
 wherein the junction of the fourth face and the third face forms a third angle; 
 wherein the junction of the fifth face and the fourth face forms a fourth angle. 
 
     
     
       4. The apparatus for developing and strengthening muscles according to  claim 3 
 wherein the first angle refers to the cant formed between the second face and the third face; 
 wherein the second angle refers to the cant formed between the first face and the fifth face; 
 wherein the third angle refers to the cant formed between the third face and the fourth face; 
 wherein the fourth angle refers to the cant formed between the fourth face and the fifth face. 
 
     
     
       5. The apparatus for developing and strengthening muscles according to  claim 4  wherein no angle included within the group consisting of the first angle, the second angle, the third angle, and the fourth angle is a right angle. 
     
     
       6. The apparatus for developing and strengthening muscles according to  claim 5 
 wherein the sixth face has one or more anchor points selected from the plurality of anchor points formed within it; 
 wherein the seventh face has one or more anchor points selected from the plurality of anchor points formed within it. 
 
     
     
       7. The apparatus for developing and strengthening muscles according to  claim 6 
 wherein the plurality of resistance straps comprises a collection of individual resistance straps; 
 wherein each individual resistance strap selected from the plurality of resistance straps comprises an elastic strap, a handle, and a carabiner; 
 wherein the elastic strap is further defined with a first end and a second end; 
 wherein the handle attaches to the first end of the elastic strap; 
 wherein the carabiner attaches to the second end of the elastic strap. 
 
     
     
       8. The apparatus for developing and strengthening muscles according to  claim 6 
 wherein the elastic strap is formed from an elastic material; 
 wherein the elongation of the elastic strap by the exerciser generates the counterforce provided by the apparatus for developing and strengthening muscles during use of the apparatus for developing and strengthening muscles; 
 wherein the handle is a hand grip that is used to grasp the individual resistance strap; 
 wherein the carabiner is a link that attaches the elastic strap to an anchor point selected from the plurality of anchor points; 
 wherein the carabiner attaches to the anchor block by clipping around the latch bar of an anchor point selected from the plurality of anchor points. 
 
     
     
       9. The apparatus for developing and strengthening muscles according to  claim 8  wherein the elastic strap is formed using surgical tubing.